Image provided by: Oregon City Public Library; Oregon City, OR
About Oregon courier. (Oregon City, Clackamas County, Or.) 188?-1896 | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1896)
State Chemist, California : The Royal fulfils -all the require ments. Our tests show it has greater leaveninc DOlver than nnv nrW o i v "v"w, j Whit Pot It Out. "Accidents?" said the old sen pnnfnln "No, W8 never have any to spouk of on this line. Why, oim trip about a year ago the ship caught fire down in the hold, aud we never discovered it till we got into port aud began to discharge.1 mat's strange. What put the fire "Why, it burned down through to the sea ana ttio water put it out Couldn't turn tne water, yon know. " And the cuptain walked away smil ing, while the interlocutor was so as tonished that he never thought of asking wny me snip did not sink. Loudon bpeaker. "Everyman has his price," senten tionsly announced the philosopher of the all night drug store, where the street railroad franchise was being dis- ensued. "Well," said the wit of the establish ment, "I wish somebody would discov er my price and offer it to me." My boy," solomnly remarked the perfumery drummer, who had not spo ken bofore that evening, "there is no smaller coin made than a cent. " And for several seconds there was no sound heard save the drip, drip of the real mineral waters from the hydrant. .tiunalo Express. Iloetoo'e lubllo Library. In Boston, at least, is a pnblio library where the eye may share its pleasure with the mind and our populur taste may gain that impulse in the right di rection for which, with us, the opportu nity is still far too meager. We have bad no Medici to adorn onr streets, and often our public buildings have been the deplorable issues of inexperience and political scheming. . Now, fur once, we have an enduring monument worthy of our matorial prosperity and progress. Turning away, we linger and look back at the long 'inscription of its northern facade "The Commonwealth Re quires the Education of the People as the Safegnard of Order and Liberty" and we are profoundly grateful to the commonwealth which has justified itself so nobly that all the world may learn from it a nsefnl lesson. Soribner's. A New Tut of Sobriety, Sbibbolerhs to test sobriety, or com parative sobriety, in the case of sup posed drunkards have often been heard of, and have generally been looked upon as jokes for the dinner table or the smoking room. From a case reported at the Westminster police court, it ap pears that a doctor, examined as a wit ness, has invented a test phrase which be regards as infallible. It is, "The artillery extinguished the- conflagra tion early." This may be very effect ive, and it was tried successfully on a cabman (the defendant), but the doctor need not have taxed his inventive pow ers, 'ihere is the "Peter Piper picked a peok of pepper," etc., test, and one or two more not quite so elaborate. ."Bib lical criticism" and "British constitu tion" have loun been favorite tests, hnt the best is probably "Mrs. Smith's fish sauce shop. "Loudon News. In all governments there must of ne cessity be both the Jaw and (he eword ; laws without arms wonld give us not liberty, but licentiousness; and arms AN ABSOLUTE REMEDY FOR ALL PULMONARY COMPLAINTS. f j - I without laws wonld produce not subje uiadness L.omes I tion bnt - WiE cuked ivniiua! wuimi vuuiBii ueiuro proper ei- lorts gentle ettorts pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sicaness are not due to any actual dis' ease, but simply to a constipated condi tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt ly removes, -mat is wny it is tne only remedy with millions of famil ies, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial , effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which, promotes internal cleanliness without debilitating the organs on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order to get its bene ficial effects, to note when you pur chase, that you have the genuine arti- ' ele, which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by all reputable druggists. If in the enjoyment of pood health. and the system is regular, laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest a nd is most largely ked and gives most general satisfaction. From early child- nooa until I was ' grown my family J spent a fortune trying to cure me V I of this disease. I visited Hot Springs I J l k.. i t ouu woo ucgu uy U1C LTCOl lUCUIWCIl iinen, but was not benefited. When all things had I" 1 A failed I de I termined to la II 1 1 1 try S.S.S. 'and in four I HUllI tnonthswas entirely cured. The terribh eczema was cone, not a sirn of it left Mv general health built up, and I have I never had any return of the disease. i nave oiteo I recommend. i ed 8.8.8. and I have never . ret known a failure to core. w. wwiN, irwin,ra. I Never raw to cure, even when all other remedies have. Onr l treatise on blood and I akin dlneaoea mailed ' free to any address. SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta. Ga. A. Slocnm offers to Bend Two Bot tles Free of Bis Kemedy to Cure Consumption and All Lang Troubles -An mixir of life. . Nothing could be fairer, mora nhllan thronio or oarrv more iov in its wake than the offer of T. A. Slooum, M. 0., of 183 rear, street. New York. Perfect! v confi dent that be has an absolute remedy for tne cure oi consumption ana all traimon- ary complaints, he oners through this pa per to sena two Dottles free to any reader who is sunerinK from lung trouble or con sumption, also Iobs of flesh and all condi tions of wasting. He invites those desir ous of obtaining this remedy to send their express ana postomce aaareas, ana to re ceive in return the two bottles free, whioh will arrest the approach of death. Al ready this remedy, by its timely use, has permanently oared thousands of oases which were given np, and death was looked upon as an early visitor. Knowing his remedy as he does, and be ing so proof-positive of its beneficent re sults. Dr. Slocum oonsiden it hia rellzinnn duty, a duty which he owes to humanity, to donate his infallible remedy where it will assault the enemy in its oidatel, aud, any return oi me disease. I CHILDHOOD: b; oi dissolution, bringing loy to nomas over which the shadow of the grave has been gradually growing more strongly defined, causing fond hearts to grieve. The cheap ness of the remedy offered freely apart from its inherent strength, is enomrh ta commend it. and more so is the Fits inherent potency, stay the ourren dissolution, bringing joy to homes ovei oommena it, ana more so is tne perfect confidence of the great chemist making the ouer, wnu noma out me to loose already becoming emaciated, and says; "Be cured." The invitation is certainly worthy of the consideration of the afflicted, who for years, have been taking nauseous nostrums witnont enect; who have ostracised them selves from home and friends to live in more salubrious climes, where the atmos phere is more congenial to weakened lungs, and who have fought against death with ail the weapons and strength in their bands. Ihere will be no mistake in send ing for these free bottles the mistake will be in passing the invitation by. To remove wnrts from the bonds souk them with luetic ncld nud apply lunar caustic. In cases of profuse nosebleed snuff up extract of witch nazel and cold water. An excellent remedy for burns Is made by mixing equal parts of llmu water and raw linseed oil. Ten drops of aromatic sulphuric acid, taken in water at bedtime, will help to counteract severe night sweats. The best effects from aulnliio eon be secured by taking one or two grains in powdered form before enoji meal. Ten gralnH of bicarbonate of soda in a glass of water, or a small piece of carbonate of magnesia will dispel heartburn. When gums are very sensitive and bleed readily, rubbing with tincture of myrrh several times a day will give great relief. Chronic rheumatism sometimes yields to doses of syrup of hydriodic acid. Dose, two ten spoonfuls token In water half an hour before meuls. Weuk eyes may be benefitted by bath ing them every night with a solution composed of one teaspoouful of pure salt and a pint of warm water. A tablespooiiful of extract of malt, with cod liver oil, may be used with good effect when a person is anxious to gain flesh. Take immediately after meals. . A lotion composed of ten grains of citric ncld, one ounce of glycerine and one ounce of rose water comprises a standard preparation for removing freckles or suubnrn. The following Is a simple remedy for headache: Citrate of caffeine, thirty two grains; bromide of soda, one ounce; eloxlr of guarana, four ounces; dose, a tenspoonful every three hours. Miampooing tne scalp with green soap and tepid water twice a week, with Inter dully application of an oint ment containing one dram of tnnnln and one ounce of vaseline will effectu ally remove dandruff. Hives in on adult may be nllevlnted by a dose of five dropof salicylate of soda, taken every three hours. The tor menting itching can be lessened by op plying a lotion composed of one part of water of ammonia, one port of spirits f camphor and two parts of alcohol, as required. An lioiiorutilo VesetaJiln. The nutritious nud wholesome onlou Jccnslonolly Hud. it vindicators. At the thriving Montana city of A Damn du there is a dining dub, called the Aiinrgndii Onion Sia-lety. Its first feast was recently given with distin guished success. . , . Down the center of the hall, soys the Auocomlu Standard, was set a long ta ble, with covers for all the guests. At each plate there was a large and Juicy onion; in the middle of the tablo was au urniy of meats, bread, fruit-crackers, cheese and other things. At olio end of the ball floated the standard of the club In proud console uousness. It consisted of a nolo sii. mounted by a string of the vegetables from which the society takes lis name. On the wall hung this motto, beautiful ly wrought: In Onion There Is Strength. . Each member wore a pretty boutoij. nlereof little onions. Tho occasion was greatly enjoyed by all the participants, and the society hopes to do much to re store the onlou to the Honor aud es teem of the world. In .Montana, us well as on the whole or ine rncitio slope, the onlou attains a dellclousness of quality which Is com paratively unknown on the eastern side or the continent. If the people of the East could have onions as good nc those of Montana and California, It Is possible that tho Anaconda Onion So ciety might find Imitators In tho East. Peaes) In Great City. I should say that yesterday was one of the most peaceful days that has been passed by society this winter. After a careful perusal of the papers I didu't see that oue single person had sued any oue else for divorce, that any oue hud been robbed of silver or dia monds or that the Belmont-Vanderbilt crowd bad doue anything to warrant any more publicity. Choily Knicker bocker in Mew York Recorder, BANK PRESIDENT BEALS. . , i ' . . ' vt-. ... The Great Financier Found Health In Palne's Celery Compound. POT BOILING. From the running of the maple trough In the Spring to the boiling of the apple butter pot in the fall, and all the house- ""mug Between times, there are a thousand chances of very severe scalds and burns. In all household work, winter and summer, in great faotories and In nurseries, where careless children play with matches, there is need of something to be always on fnV,n s,10n ""ergencies, and St. Jacobs Oil fills that want to the letter. With careful attention to directions for nse, there is nothing more soothing, healing and curative than this great remedy for pain. It cures promptly, and, making a new surface, leaves no scars. The pain of scalds or burns is acute and torturing, and the relief bv the us of the. ml lmn,j;.i. and sure. Bark, the rprlngtlme poets airg; ' "I have seen the bluebird's wing;" Ye-ihe wretch-bHt what of thutf Uu bli aweetheart'i winter hat. Louisville Courier Journal. FAIk AND FKUITFCI. EXTREMES IN HUMAN NATURE, Hasean All, the Egyptian Giant, and Fritz Christian, the fewlae Dwarf. The two extremes in human stature are men. The tallest man In the world Is an Egyptian named Hassan All, 18 years of age, 8 feet In his stocking feet, and, what Is very rare In giants as well as in dwarfs, good looking, hav ing dark brown eyes, a full chin, small nose and prominent ears and lips. As the Went Is, it is often malarlona. But It it fileasint to know that a competent safeguard . u the shape of Hoetetter'a Hlomach Hitters exists, which absolutely mil II an the poison of mirsma. Western bound emliranis should, tear It be forgotten, the duey aud this In mind. Nor ahoul.l louaness const!' nervous Mr. Wallace la vour sister Alice an ohllirinr girl? Willie Obliging; ain't no name tor it. She's all the time oblktns- me to do what t aou'i iiae. Mentis fbUd emcc or BLACKWCLL'S DURHAM TOBACCO COMPANY. DURHAM, N. C. Dear Sir: Yoa are entitled to receiVs FR E E from your wholesale dealer, WHITE STAR SOAP with all the Blackwell'8 Genuine Durham Smoking Tobacco you buy. One bar of aoap Free with each pound, whether 16 oz., 8 oz., 4 oz., or a oz., packages. We have notified every whole sale dealer in the United State that we will supp'y them with soap to give yoo FREE. Order a rood supply of GENUINE DURHAM at once, and insist on getting your soap. One bar of Soap TREE with each pound yoa buy. Soap la offered for a limited time, order to-day. Yours very truly, BLACKVELL'S DURHAM TOBACCO COMPANY. TOBACCO. If 7 bam my lfflclty ta amai lag raw aeap, cart aat tbta awtaca ana tn4 It vtta rr araar ta year whnttaala Scaler. Bitten la a lUrllng remedy lor dyapepala, bll iipaiion. aiu complaluta and rheumatltm. An event: She You ahould have timm at cnurcn Hunday. ine minlater preached Mich an Interesting aermon. He Indeed! She Yea you know it waa hla debut an a herltio. Puck BEWARE Or OINTMK NTS FOR CA TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY, Aa mercHrv will aurelv destroy the aenmofl men aud completely draiKe the whole ayalem when euterliig it through tbemucoua aurfaoea. Such at ti lea ahould never be iwd except ou preacrintiona from renutwble Dhvaiclan. aa the damaRe they will do la ten fold to the good you can poaalbljt derive from tnem. Haifa Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney A Co., To ledo. 0., enntaina 110 meroury. and Is taken In ternally, acting directly apon the blood and maroua aunacei of tlteayatem. in bHylng Hall Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Ii taken Internally, aud mode In Toitdo, Ohio, by 1 r. j. vjneuey a i;o. ieaumouiHia tree. Sold by drusgtatH, price 76c per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are the heat. riTfl.-AU Ota atoDDed tree br Dr. Kllna'a Ifireat Nerve Rastorar. No flu aftei the Drat day'a Die. Marvelous cures. Treatiae and P.OC trial bottle Irtw to Fit cases. Send to Or. Kilns. HI Arch 6., miladolphla. Pa. Prominent among the New England men whose brains and energy have helped to make the western states rioh and powerful is General David T, Beals, president of the Union nations! bank of Kansas City. Successful in his many enterprises, be lives today in 1 fine mansion at the oorner of Indepen denoe and Wabash aves. The work and the responsibility in oumbent upon the president of so im portant a banking institution as the Union national wonld endanger the sturdiest health. Gen. Beals' clear neaaeaness ana gooa sense were as manifest in the ohoioe of a remedy aa in his business enterprises. He strengthened his tired nervous system by the nse of Paine'i oelery compound Its invigorating, health-giving effects Justified his expectations, and showed in his own case the remarkable power of this muob-disoussed remedy for thor oughly restoring and strengthening the "run-down" system. "I found Paine'i oelery compound an agreeable toaio and soothing to the nerves, V says General Beals. These are the oonoise words of com mendation oharaoteristlo of the con servative business man and the influen tial banker, who has learned to weigh well his words. The soanty sunlight and the stag nant, used-up air of living rooms dur ing the winter reduoes the strength and nervous energy, especially of per sons employed constantly indoors. The need the absolute necessity of genuine ingivorator at this spring sea son has impressed itself on the atten tion of all thinking people. In the famous laboratory of Dart mouth Medioal School, Prof. Edward E. Phelps, M. D., LL. D , ; discovered the formula of Palne's oelery com pound, a remedy that has become the standard nerve restorer, blood purifier, and strengthener from one end of tho oonntry to the other, a preparation that stands unrivalled as the medicine that makes people well. 1 It is a faot muoh oommented upon. that men and women of national repu tation and' prominenoe, like Gen. Beals, State Treaa. Colvin of New York, Mr. Carlisle's private secretary, Mayor MoShane of Montreal, Rev. Pr. Ouellet, Coin. Howell, ex-Minister to Austria John M. Fronds, and a host of others who are oareful what they em ploy when stole, and have the amplest opportunities for finding out what ie best, have of their own aooord sent let ters describing fully their permanent recovery from rheumatism, heart weak ness, sleeplessness, debility, kidney trouble, and diseases of the stomach and liver. In all these oases Paine'a oelery oomponnd was the remedy that was able to completely and perman ently bring baok health, make noor blood again rioh and jrare, and regu late and build up the nervous system when weakened and deranged. fj" CmcHmen8 English. Reo cross f Diamond Brand j Pehinronmi PUiS A AAv aMMkMUtMUalhlPIII ta. ..la Mrmd In UA anri fllA m.hu W THE OHiQlNAL AMD fiiaUIMt. Tk. I. Laalca. DnnUt fer CMdkuMr-i JImIM IHtmtnd tttm mm wt bin rlbbM. Tftka atfear klad. Mtfmt AUuttuHmi md uida.. All fin. t. p-MbMrt bniM, pint wrapMts, art aunnu waaterft-lta. At Oniiliu, ar aaa aa .1b kabp fer partMBUn, tctlawnlaut. and "atllef fbr Ladlea. aa latttr. br mlam MIL lO.tOO T.lmonl.l.. Ham. W. ft.14 W all Ii DrJiil.U. tlHICHKMTKH CHKMHJAL IH.. si MmAl". T "?"litI,AIET,PlttA. PA. it the name of Woman's Friend. It Is fal in relieving the backaches,headachs which harden and shorten a woman's women testify for it. It will give health and strength and make life a pleasure. For sale by all drnmrists. BLUMAUEK-FKlNK DRUG CO., PoJixand, Agent The very remarkable and certain relief given woman by MOORE'S REVEALED KEMEDY has given nnuormiy BDccess and weakness life. Thousands ol THE LONG AID SHORT OF IT. Fritz Christian, who is the antithesis of Hassan All, is a Swiss and only 2 feet 6 inches In height. All is young enough to grow taller, but Christian has reached his full stature, being now 23 years of age. He came to this country from Switzerland very recently and has made his home at Stony Creek, Ohio. s Pathos In Congress. A very conspicuous and absurdly sentimental member of the House from New England, who loves to weep over the wickedness of the world, and was pathetic over pensions, gave utterance to this burst of eloquence when the pen sion appropriation bill was under con sideration by the House: Why did be weep? Why did he weep? I say. Mr. Speaker, why did he weep? I repeat, Mr. Speaker, why did he weep? His heart was broken. Yes, Mr. Speaker, I knew this man. He died of a broken heart! He died of a broken heart. I repeat, Mr. Speaker, be died of a broken heart! He never smiled again. They refused him the pitiful Increase of 12 a month on his pension. I say, Mr. Speaker, be never smnea again. 1 repeat, he never smiled again r and there were tears In the member's voice as he closed this outburst of pathos. Philadelphia Telegraph. "I should like to know," said one Sew York sportsman to another, "what makes Lord Dunraven's apologies so slow In getting here?" "Maybe he's bringing them over on his yacht," was the reply. Washingtoa Star. We will forfeit D.000 if anv of our tmb- nsnea testimonials are proven to oe not genuine. Thi Piso Co., Warren, Fa. Tbt Ohm (A tor breakfast. eiTTOMS People find Just the help they so much need, in Hood's Sarsaparilla. It fur nishes the desired strength by puri fying', vitalizing; and enriching the blood, and thus builds np the nerves, tones the stomach and regulates the whole system. Read this: "I want to praise Hood's Saraaparilla. My health run down, and I had tae grip. After that, my heart and nervous system were badly affected, so that I could not de my own work. Our physician gave me some help, but did not cure. I decided to try Hood's Sarsaparilla. Soon I could do all my own housework. I have taken Hood's Pills with Hood's Sarsaparilla, and they have done me much good. I wilt not be without them. I have taken 13 bottlesof Hood's 8araaparlIIa,and through the blessing of God, it has cored me. I worked as hard as ever the paat sum mer, ana 1 am inanaiui to say I am weU. Hood's Pills when Uken with Hood's Sarsaparilla help very much." Mas. M. M. Messenger, Freehold, Peon. This and man other cures prove that Hood Sarsaparilla ta the One True Blood Purifier. An druntfrta. ft, Prepared only byC. I. Hood Co.. Lowell. Mass. f Dill- rte,llT- PrompUr and nOOC S fills effectively, scent. V SURE CURE for PILES luatsMt 4 Blitel. iMIu m rroOTHUf PIIm jtoW wmm t P:J?fciA'l'L Hi ! OTe "-P. fa. - lara. A pUi car (..r a.ari at tre. Friaa m. I'rsMlfM tMtU. Bit. JMAJlfc. rhur. SAW FLOUR MINING . . MARINE WARE-HOUSE MlCHINERTSr BY OORRESPONDINO WITH TIE WILLAMETTE IRON WORKS PORTLAND, ORECON Jnst as Liable to Oct It, ' A Rockford man proposes to begin a search fur treasure buried by the Aztecs, after which, it is to be preimmed, he will begin a linut for auy gems that Noun may buve dropped out of the ark. Chicago Post. He'a a Poo bah. There does not appear to be much of a Ecramble for publio office iu lawas City, Mich., as oue man there is village marshal, street oommirisiouer, truant offlcer,night watchman and lamplighter. Should We Koos;nlie Herf If by chance onr government should stumble over Cuba in the dark, will it doff its cap aud say, "Excuse me; I didn't recognize you?" Frank L. Stan ton in Atlanta Cmmtitntion. The Unscrupulous Merchant who tries to make you believe some other skirt binding is as good as kJZ Bias Velveteen Skirt Binding should be taught a lesson buy it elsewhere. Look for ' S. H. & M.," on the Label, and take no other. If your dealer will not supply yoa we will. FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE SICK or bWHSI .PP"' Wall," UdLIVER PILLS art tha On Thins to oaa. Only One for a Dose. Said by Druaaiata at 85o. a box Samples nallnl free. Addraw Dr.Bosanko Mad. Co. Fhlla. fa. wbat ails you?! Hava yea a SMttna 1 ef wti(bt la tae Stimach Bleatlatl a recreating Hfkb , lojef Wind Voa.lt, I Iniaf reed Water-' braih Heartban Bad Taata In t Heath la Ike Meraw Int-PalpltatlM ef the Heart,daeteMe- tcnalea ef Stoaaacb Cankered Mntk t Gaa la tha Bowele l Leea ef rieafc- Fickle Appetite , Depreeaed, lrrltaele ' Ceedltlea el tae. Hied Dlulaaaa ' Headache Ceaetra. i atlea er Dlarrba? Send for samples shoarln otne S H.fcM.Co..P.O.E r labels and materials. ax 699. New York Cxv. Thea yea hava DYSPEPSIA la m f IU Many form. Tbt mi yMltlt cart 1 m iaw aannrwiai caayiaiac la Acker's Dyspepsia Cablets, by Ball, prepaid, aa receipt ef u ccate CniSLIS liaur. Hntl Tmnrrlal. nr Tnrk . laara: "I euftrt horrllily from Itii1. ant ) . Acker'aTableU,Ukena(lcrrjKala,haveeuradnM."J ACKER HEDICIsecO., 16 a IS Chsabara St., I.I.1 line wiuci niu'c wno. iinioLuii d SYHur FOU CHILORIN TEITHIMO Far eats by all Ireaagtaaa Caaila a h aSMa SOOTH I NO laaatCoraihSrnipTl'aaMUoua.OasI I I tn time. Sjd tevdroaaiata. I f N. t. H. U. Ko. 647-8. N. U. Ko. 72